Installation Guide

Please read through all instructions before beginning the installation of your
new Rescue™ Stoneware Urn. Improper installation, usage and maintenance
may cause damage to your home/property or possible injury and/or death.
Emsco Group is not responsible for any damages or injuries
caused as a result of or by improper installation.
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Attaching the downspout diverter tubing to the urn
The loose end of the tubing coming from the diverter should be pulled gently towards the urn and
inserted into the hole you drilled 6-1/4” from the top of the urn. Moisten the outside of tubing for easier
insertion into the urn’s inlet hole. Gently pull the tubing through the hole in the urn until it is level and
straight between the diverter and the urn. Adjust the urn and tubing so there is no excess slack, kinks or
bends. Once the tubing is in the proper position, it should extend no more than 2” into the urn. Trim o
any excess.
When the diverter is installed at the same level in relation to the urn diverter tubing, it will ll the urn
until full and allow excess water to bypass the diverter and ow down your downspout. Now is a good
time to test your installation by spraying water from your garden hose onto your roof and observe water
running into your urn.
IMPORTANT – Read these safety warnings carefully before installation.
CAUTION – WARNING – HAZARDS
DURING INSTALLATION AND SET UP
Installation Hazards – Stoneware Urns are for water collection and outdoor use only. No other
uses are recommended. Downspout edges may be sharp. Wear protective gloves when cutting and
handling downspouts to avoid cuts or scratches. Always wear safety glasses when doing cutting or
drilling to prevent eye injuries. Protect the home’s siding with a sheet of wood inserted between
the downspout and the siding to prevent damage.
Electrical Hazard – If downspout contains heating cables, there is a potential electrocution
or re hazard during installation, which may cause serious injury or death.
DURING USE
Drowning Hazard – Children should NEVER be allowed to play on or near a Stoneware Urn.
Nor should they climb on an urn. NEVER use the Stoneware Urn if it is cracked, warped, broken or
damaged in any way. If any of these conditions exist, empty the urn and do not use. NEVER position
the urn near a deck, stairs, chair or other structures or items that would allow a child to climb above
or onto the urn.
Water Contamination Hazard – Drinking water from a Stoneware Urn may cause serious illness
or death. DO NOT let people (or animals) drink water from an urn. Water in urn may become stagnant
or contaminated. Use urn water only for watering plants or outdoor cleaning uses. DO NOT use for
cooking, washing or in any way that may result in ingestion of the water.
Tipping Hazard – If not properly set up, accidental tipping of your Stoneware Urn may occur
causing personal injury or property damage. Preparing the area where your urn will be placed is
important. It must be level and provide solid support. DO NOT place Stoneware Urn on any surface
that is not at and even. Always use a solid surface under the urn.
As of 3/1/2009, the state of Colorado does not allow the use of rainwater collection systems.
Check your local ordinances for restrictions in using any rainwater collection device.
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inner ribs/bumpers of the diverter. If the downspout is inserted too far (more than 2”) into the top
of the diverter, it will block the upper chamber outlet hole and disrupt the ow of water into the urn.
Now, slide the lower portion of the downspout up into/onto the bottom portion of the water diverter
until it stops. The enclosed locking screws attach both the top and bottom sections of downspout to the
diverter for a more secure connection. When the diverter is in place and both downspout sections are now
connected to the diverter, you can reattach the lower downspout bracket you removed earlier to secure
the downspout to your house. (See illustration below)
WARNING: NEVER use the urn if it is cracked, warped, broken or damaged in any way. NEVER permit a child
to play on or near or climb on the stoneware urn. Remember, a lled urn can weigh nearly 700 pounds.
If necessary, secure with
locking screws.